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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning enable students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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